TotalEnergies donates N2m at charity golf tourney

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria donated N1m each to two charity homes during the 27th TotalEnergies Charity Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Club 1938 on Saturday.
Managing Director of TotalEnergies, Matthieu Bouyer, announced the donation to The Care People Foundation and Galilee Foundation saying that the tourney was was deliberately organised to gradually eradicate poverty and help the less privileged in the society.
According to him, more donations realised from individuals who participated in the tournament would also be given to the charity homes.
“This event evokes the essence of giving, echoing the profound truth in the inspirational words of Horace Jackson Brown Jr, ‘Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.’
“Drawing inspiration from the teachings across faiths and humanity, we believe that all participants in this charity tournament continue to experience the unique joy derived from selfless giving. Beyond the exhilaration of golf, a sport that enriches life and relationships, the act of contributing to charity adds a fulfilling dimension to our collective experience.
“The beneficiaries for 2023 edition are the Care People Foundation, Ibadan and Galilee Foundation, Ibadan, Oyo State,” he said.
Bouyer noted that the annual recurrence of the event on the company’s calendar was a testament to its unwavering commitment to giving, especially to the less privileged.
He applauded the collective efforts of everyone who had worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event as well as the golf section of Ikoyo Club 1938, for providing the venue and support for the charitable endeavour.
Favour Tioluwani, Vice President of The Care People Foundation, said TotalEnergies had been of tremendous help to the charity homes, having supported the home with several materials.
“We want to say a big thank you. We requested for 50 brand new wheelchairs and TotalEnergies gave them to us and we have donated them to physically challenged kids.” They have been supporting the kids financially and academically helping over 100 kids from our charity. TotalEnergies has been so consistent in supporting our children for the past 15 years We are grateful,” she said.
Executive Director, Galilee Foundation, Dr. Gregory Egbadon also expressed his gratitude saying, “We are grateful for this donation and a lot more you have done for us. We get subvention every year from you, it is a big task you have taken on and we are grateful.”
98 players participated in the tournament while Adebayo Alli emerged overall winner with 37 points; John Vassaur, the first runner-up with 33 points and Folabi Balogun, the second runner-up with 32 points.
Also, for TotalEnergies staff, Mr Paul Brisibe emerged overall winner in the male category with 31 points while Adesua Adewole won the female category with 23 points.